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Case report describes fatal rabies in US organ transplant recipient from undiagnosed donor
Infectious Disease
Case report describes fatal rabies in US organ transplant recipient from undiagnosed donor Patient dies after receiving organ transplant from donor with undiagnosed rabies
A case report describes a patient in the United States who died after receiving a solid organ transplant from a donor with undiagnosed rabie…
A patient in the United States died after receiving a transplant from a donor with undiagnosed rabies, a very rare event that highlights the…
Review examines repurposing Ebola vaccines, but evidence details are unavailable
Infectious Disease
Review examines repurposing Ebola vaccines, but evidence details are unavailable Researchers explore whether existing Ebola vaccines could be repurposed
A review article discusses the concept of repurposing Ebola vaccines.
Scientists are investigating whether vaccines originally developed for Ebola could be used for other purposes.
Anthrax outbreak reported in sheep on Texas farm during winter months
Infectious Disease
Anthrax outbreak reported in sheep on Texas farm during winter months Anthrax outbreak reported in Texas sheep during winter months
A field report describes an anthrax outbreak in sheep on a Texas farm during winter, which is unusual for the disease's typical seasonal pat…
An unexpected anthrax outbreak occurred in Texas sheep during winter, a season when the disease is not typically active.
Tecovirimat distribution reported during Los Angeles County mpox outbreak
Infectious Disease
Tecovirimat distribution reported during Los Angeles County mpox outbreak How did Los Angeles County distribute mpox treatment during the outbreak?
A report describes tecovirimat distribution during the 2022-23 mpox outbreak in Los Angeles County.
A new report details how Los Angeles County distributed the antiviral drug tecovirimat to treat mpox patients during the 2022-23 outbreak.
Observational study examines smoking cessation advice from health professionals to US adults
Infectious Disease
Observational study examines smoking cessation advice from health professionals to US adults How many smokers get told to quit by their doctor?
An observational study assessed the percentage of current cigarette smokers aged ≥18 years in the United States who received advice from a h…
A new study looked at how often doctors and nurses tell their patients who smoke that they should quit.
Observational report examines COVID-19 antiviral prescription receipt in older US outpatients
Infectious Disease
Observational report examines COVID-19 antiviral prescription receipt in older US outpatients Study examines COVID-19 antiviral prescriptions for older adults in the U.S
An observational report described COVID-19 antiviral prescription receipt among outpatients aged 65 years and older in the United States.
A new report tracks COVID-19 antiviral prescriptions for outpatients aged 65 and older in the U.S. from June 2023 through September 2025.
Field report describes congenital rubella syndrome cases in Florida
Infectious Disease
Field report describes congenital rubella syndrome cases in Florida Florida health officials report cases of congenital rubella syndrome
A field report describes cases of congenital rubella syndrome in Florida.
Florida health officials confirm cases of congenital rubella syndrome, a rare condition causing serious birth defects, highlighting the impo…
Case report links THC intoxication to mislabeled THC-infused oil in Wisconsin restaurant food
Infectious Disease
Case report links THC intoxication to mislabeled THC-infused oil in Wisconsin restaurant food Mislabeled THC oil in restaurant food linked to customer intoxication in Wisconsin
A case report describes THC intoxication among patrons at a Wisconsin restaurant after consuming food prepared with mislabeled THC-infused o…
Patrons at a Wisconsin restaurant got high after eating food made with unlabeled THC oil in a kitchen shared with a vendor.
CDC surveillance report tracks influenza-associated hospitalizations in the United States
Infectious Disease
CDC surveillance report tracks influenza-associated hospitalizations in the United States How severe is this flu season? New data tracks hospitalizations
A CDC MMWR surveillance report describes influenza-associated hospitalizations in the United States.
A new CDC report tracks how severe the 2024-25 flu season is by monitoring hospitalizations across the United States.
PEPFAR programs show trends in TB preventive treatment initiation and completion among people with HIV
Infectious Disease
PEPFAR programs show trends in TB preventive treatment initiation and completion among people with HIV Are more people with HIV getting protection from tuberculosis?
A report describes trends in tuberculosis preventive treatment initiation and completion among people with HIV across PEPFAR-supported progr…
A new report tracks preventive TB treatment trends for people with HIV across 36 countries, highlighting the importance of monitoring this l…
Case series identifies 38 medetomidine-involved opioid overdoses in Chicago
Infectious Disease
Case series identifies 38 medetomidine-involved opioid overdoses in Chicago Chicago health officials identify overdoses involving veterinary sedative mixed with opioids
A case series in Chicago identified 38 individuals with medetomidine-involved opioid overdoses (12 confirmed, 26 probable).
Chicago officials warn that a veterinary sedative is now mixed with opioids in street drugs, causing 38 overdoses in the city.
Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated charcuterie-style meats in US
Infectious Disease
Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated charcuterie-style meats in US What's making people sick? A salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats
An outbreak investigation report describes a multistate outbreak of Salmonella enterica I 4:I:- infection in the United States.
A multistate salmonella outbreak is linked to contaminated charcuterie-style meats like pre-sliced salami or prosciutto, so check for recall…